Max's South Seas Hideaway

58 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids
(616) 551-0016

Recent Reviews

Sabbi B

On 3/11 around 5:00 the host was not friendly and quite stuck up. She said she could get us in but there's a reservation for the lil two person table at 6:00. The place wasn't even busy (even the rooms were empty.) Love the decor and music but it's quite dark depending on where you're seated. Prices are extremely high for portion sizes. We only got a drink and two appetizers, $47. Left and went somewhere else afterwards.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Heidi Miller

Fun restaurant with a great atmosphere. Went for a family dinner before an event in gr. Highly recommend.For the owners I would recommend including the kids menu online. We almost didn't come as we were not sure our kids would have an option they would enjoy too. I was pleasantly surprised by the kids menu.Kid-friendliness: My kids had a wonderful time with zero proof umbrella drinks and wonderful kids menu. While this is a little pricier place it is great for a special night out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Max's Hideaway Burger 3

Mj Dimitriou

Food, cocktails, and service, very good! Atmosphere? Exceptional, so fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maggie Baker

Fun atmosphere with amazing food and drinks! Service is always so knowledgeable and just generally fantastic. Great spot when you need a tropical getaway but can't actually get away.Dietary restrictions: They asked us right as we were seated about any allergies or dietary restrictions and pointed out what menu items to avoid.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jumbo Lump Crab Rangoons, Drunken Noodles

Madisyn H

I recommend trying the shaman ramen and or the crab rangoons! Both delicious! Great service too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rabbi Porkchop

Might try again another night.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Jen Eh

Delicious food, non-alcoholic beverage selections, and a little pot of fire on the table instead of a candle for ambiance! Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Tableside Bonfire, Jumbo Lump Crab Rangoons

J C

Food was good,,,,some of our party's food was just warm not hot. Other than that all was good. Drinks were great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jack Suarez

Took my friend for the first time for her birthday, and Savannah gave us the best night ever. She was very kind, attentive, and talked us through all our options. By the end of the night, my friend said that that was the best birthday she has ever had. Memories were made with the scorpion bowl and s'mores. Can't wait to take her there again, thank you for an amazing nightVegetarian options: Vegan chorizo nachos were ✅✅✅✅

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jumbo Lump Crab Rangoons

Benjamin Quist

Excellent, excellent, excellent! The food, service, and atmosphere was amazing! I would definitely go back..Parking: Downtown parking can be free, if you can find a spot..Kid-friendliness: They have some kid friendly menu items.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Tableside Bonfire, Huli Huli Ribs, Jumbo Lump Crab Rangoons, Max's Hideaway Burger 3, Bonfire

River Montoya

Way overpriced food that was just okay. Cool atmosphere. Fancy drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Faith Ruger

LITERALLY MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. I love the atmosphere with the lights, posters, and music ?✨. The drinks are SO GOOD loved talking to the bartender. The food ?, I'm always craving the spring rolls and the chicken wrap ? chefs kiss. Can't wait to try the table side bonfire s'mores this weekend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: HH Spring Rolls, Saturn, Fried Chicken

Libolt Adventures

Good food good service.We did the platter, everything on it was great.Chicken and waffles was delicious.Poutine was great, spicy sweet and very filling.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Chicken & Waffles

A A

Recently had a group dinner. The server seemed annoyed that they had to take our order. Max's wouldn't let our group sit together and separated us into two tables (because 10-12 people cannot comfortably fit in a booth, especially with 10-12 heavy winter coats and purses--they have no coat storage/hooks in the restaurant). I ordered a $26 Vday special, thinking that the price would equal the quality. It was a HUGE amount of plain rice with a piece of fish (wrapped in some sort of leaf that was so tough I couldn't even bite it) and a drizzle of sauce. No vegetables, nothing else. Rice and fish. It was fairly bland and not temperature-hot. Plus one mocktail (ie juice) and 20% tip, my entire bill was $42. WAY overpriced for what I got and the hoity-toity attitude of this place.Our group had the tabletop smores which come with HUGE marshmallows, ice-cold chocolate pudding, and only 5 thin crackers. The cracker to marshmallow ratio is way off....smores are supposed to have 2 crackers, and we all had marshmallows stuck to our fingers since that was the only way to hold them.The decor at Max's is the best part of the restaurant. The previous time I visited, I had the poke bowl/plate, which was very tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

autumn

I recently visited for a coworker's birthday. The drink menu is amazing and the food was delicious. The decor is fun, and there are many seating options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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